How to pronounce draconic
Say it like druh-KAH-nik. Draconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- druh
- KAH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draconic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of draconic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: druh-KON-ik.
What does draconic mean?
- Relating to or suggestive of dragons.
- Very severe or strict; draconian.
Where does draconic come from?
From Latin dracō (“dragon”, stem dracōn-) + English -ic.
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Questions about saying draconic
How do you pronounce draconic?
Say druh-KAH-nik. The American pronunciation is /drəˈkɑnɪk/. In British English it is /drəˈkɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draconic?
Draconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: druh · KAH · nik.
Is draconic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /drəˈkɒnɪk/ (druh-KON-ik).